RS Group plc
RS1:LN
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Company Profile
Electrocomponents distributes electronic, electrical and industrial supplies and services to engineers, technical users and other industrial and commercial customers. The company serves a range of sectors including automotive, health and safety, office equipment, electrical and IT.
Classification
Sector Industrials
Industry Industrial Equipment Distributors
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Corporate
Board of Directors
Peter Johnson
Chairman
Peter is Vice-Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Wienerberger AG, having been a Member since 1995. Past roles Previously, Peter was Chairman of DS Smith plc, a Non-Executive Director of SSL International plc, Chief Executive of George Wimpey plc and Chief Executive of The Rugby Group plc.
Lindsley Ruth
Chief Executive Officer
Previously, Lindsley was Executive Vice President of the Future Electronics Group of companies, the fourth largest electronics distributor in the world. He joined them in 2002 and was a key member of their core leadership team. Lindsley has also held senior positions with TTI Inc and Solectron Corporation.
Rupert Soames
Senior Independent Director
Previously, Rupert was Group Chief Executive of Aggreko plc, Chief Executive of the Banking and Securities Division of Misys plc and a Non-Executive Director of Baggeridge Brick plc.
Bertrand Bodson
ndependent Non-Executive Director
External roles Bertrand is Chief Digital Officer at Home Retail Group (the owner of Argos, Homebase and Habitat). Past roles Previously, Bertrand has held a number of senior eCommerce positions, including leading global and digital marketing responsibilities at EMI Music and Amazon. He was also Chief Executive Officer at Bragster, which is now part of Guinness World Records. Committee membership Member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Karen Guerra
independent Non-Executive Director
Karen is a Non-Executive Director of Amcor Limited and Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A. Past roles Previously, Karen was a Non-Executive Director at Swedish Match AB, Inchcape plc, More Group plc and Samlerhuset Group BV. She has also held senior executive positions at Colgate-Palmolive, including Managing Director and Chairman of both their UK and French businesses. Committee membership Member of the Audit, Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
Paul Hollingworth
Independent Non-Executive Director
External roles Paul is a Non-Executive Director of Volution Group plc and Chairman of its Audit Committee. Past roles Previously, Paul was Group Chief Financial Officer of Thomas Cook Group plc and prior to that he was Chief Financial Officer of Mondi Group. He has also held positions as Group Finance Director of BPB plc, De La Rue plc and Ransomes plc. Committee membership Chairman of the Audit Committee. Member of the Nomination and Remuneration Committees.
John Pattullo
Independent Non-Executive Director
ohn is Chairman of NHS Blood and Transplant, Non-Executive Chairman of Marken Group, Chair of In Kind Direct (a Prince\'s Charity) and Special Advisor at CEVA Group. Past roles Previously, John was on the Board of CEVA Group plc and served as Chief Executive Officer of CEVA Logistics. He was also Chief Executive Officer of the Europe, Middle East and Africa division of Exel and when Exel was acquired by Deutsche Post/DHL he went on to run the combined Exel and DHL contract logistics business in EMEA. He spent most of his early career working in supply chain management roles with Procter & Gamble. Committee membership Chairman of the Remuneration Committee. Member of the Audit and Nomination Committees.
Ian Haslegrave
General Counsel and Company Secretary
Joined in September 2006 External roles None Past roles Previously, Ian was International Legal Director at Viacom Outdoor Limited. He has also worked at United Biscuits Limited and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Committee membership Member of the Treasury Committee.